The likelihood of schools or youth-serving agencies encountering a suicidal youth is real. Few events are more painful or potentially disruptive to the community than suicide. Protocols provide guidance on steps to take to safely assist youth and staff by providing them with direction, structure and support. This training provides important information for schools interested in developing protocols for suicide prevention, intervention and postvention.

The likelihood of schools or youth-serving agencies encountering a
suicidal youth is real. Few events are more painful or potentially
disruptive to the community than suicide. Protocols provide guidance on
steps to take to safely assist youth and staff by providing them with
direction, structure and support. This online PowerPoint presentation
provides important information for schools and social service agencies
interested in developing protocols for suicide prevention, intervention
and postvention.

At least one member per school/crisis team participating in the Protocol Development Training must have attended a Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper training within the last 5 years.